Accounting & Bookkeeping for Dentists | Dental CPA Specialist in Northern VA, DC & MD

Dentists and dental practices in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland need a local CPA who understands the financial challenges unique to dental offices. 

Dental CPAs for Northern VA, DC & MD

Dentists and dental practices in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland need a local CPA who understands dental bookkeeping, insurance-driven revenue cycles, and overhead management. Akumen Accounting Group helps dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and other dental specialists streamline their financial systems so they can focus on patient care instead of bookkeeping.

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Ready to clean up your books, clarify your numbers, and reduce tax stress? Schedule a consultation with a local CPA who understands how modern dental practices operate and grow.

What’s Included in Our Dental Accounting Services

Akumen Accounting Group serves solo dentists, group practices, and multi-location offices across Northern VA, DC, and MD with tailored accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services. We understand how production, collections, hygiene performance, and chair utilization drive profitability and build financial reports that give practice owners clear insight into these key metrics.

Dental Bookkeeping & Accounting

Dental practices need more than generic small business bookkeeping—they need systems that track production, insurance reimbursements, and patient payments accurately. Akumen structures your books to reflect your daily operations and provides reports that help you make confident business decisions.

Key Services:

  • Daily, weekly, or monthly bookkeeping for dental practices using QuickBooks Online and leading practice management systems
  • Accurate recording of production, adjustments, insurance write-offs, and patient copays
  • Bank and credit card reconciliations tailored to dental office activity, supplies, labs, and equipment financing
  • Cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping for historical records needed for taxes, lending, or practice sale

Dental Overhead Percentage Benchmarking

Akumen Accounting Group helps dental practices measure and manage overhead to improve profitability. We compare your practice’s expenses to production using industry benchmarks, giving you insight into where costs can be controlled and efficiency improved. By tracking overhead regularly, dentists can make informed decisions that strengthen the financial health of their practice.

Key Services:

  • Calculate overhead percentage and compare to regional and national benchmarks
  • Identify areas of unnecessary expenses and cost-saving opportunities
  • Analyze staffing, supply, lab, and equipment costs for efficiency improvements
  • Provide actionable recommendations to maximize net income and profitability
  • Ongoing reporting to monitor trends and support strategic growth decisions

Dental Practice Accounting That Supports Growth

Beyond bookkeeping, dental practices benefit from accounting that highlights production, overhead, and profitability trends across providers, hygiene, and specialty services. Akumen provides reports that answer critical questions about staffing, chair utilization, and equipment investment.

Key Services:

  • Monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) formatted for practice owners and lenders
  • Overhead and profitability analysis by provider, hygiene, and location
  • KPI tracking for production, collections, and collection percentage
  • Budgeting and cash-flow forecasting for equipment purchases, expansion, or new locations

Payroll Services for Dental Teams

Dental practices often have a mix of dentists, hygienists, assistants, and office staff with varying pay structures. Akumen coordinates payroll and accounting so wages, bonuses, and employer taxes are captured correctly and reported on time.

Key Services:

  • Full-service payroll setup and processing for dental offices
  • Proper classification of associates, employees, and contractors
  • Payroll tax filings and year-end W-2 and 1099 reporting
  • Integration with QuickBooks Online for accurate financial statements

Tax Preparation and Planning for Dentists

Dentists often face complex tax issues due to high income, equipment-heavy practices, and multiple entities. Akumen combines industry-specific accounting expertise with proactive planning to minimize taxes and support long-term financial goals.

 

Key Services:

  • Business tax returns for dental entities (S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, PCs)
  • Individual tax returns for practice owners and associates, coordinated with practice results
  • Estimated tax planning to avoid underpayment penalties and cash-flow surprises
  • State and local tax compliance for Virginia, DC, and Maryland

Why dental practices choose Akumen Accounting Group

Akumen Accounting Group works closely with dental practices to provide tailored accounting, bookkeeping, and financial advisory services that address the unique challenges of running a dental business. With deep expertise in dental practice accounting, payroll, and revenue cycle management, we help our clients streamline operations, improve financial visibility, and make informed decisions. From day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic tax planning and financial guidance, our team ensures that dentists can focus on patient care while we manage the numbers with accuracy, compliance, and insight.

Keep your dental practice financially healthy

Give your dental practice the confidence of accurate financial reporting and proactive tax planning. Contact Akumen Accounting Group today to request a consultation and discover how a local CPA focused on dental practices can support your growth and profitability.